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Board of Supervisors
Department Contract Representative _..Stephanie_Mald.onado._.___-__--.______
Telephone Number __909"-38.7-_4.378---- ___.__-__-__.-___._________..
Contractor __City-of. Rancho_Cucamonga
Contractor Representative _JOhn.GIIIISon --.__
Telephone Number _"909747T.2.7.0.0
Contract Term _.12/17./2412/.1-6/25____ _____.___.__.__.-___
Original Contract Amount ._.Not4o-Exceed.$75.0.,0.00..__._._.
Amendment Amount ____..____..__...___.___..____ _._.--____....________
Total Contract Amount ,_Not-to-Exceed.$750,0.00
Cost Center 1022001000
IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Board of Supervisors(Board)to work with community partners through services
provided by San Bernardino County (County) and contractual agreements to identify programs, projects, and
initiatives, that support the mission of the County, and to provide services to citizens that promote health, safety,
economic well-being, education, recreation, and other public services that enhance quality of life, and eet the
needs of the County's citizens; and
WHEREAS, under Government Code sections 26224 and 26227 the Board may contract with certain entities
to provide certain services to County residents; and,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2021 (Item No. 18), the Board approved the Board of Supervisors Discretionary
Fund — District Specific Priorities Program (Priorities Program) and allocated $4 million to each of the five
supervisorial districts; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021 (Item No. 33), the Board approved an additional allocation of$7 million to
each of the five supervisorial districts under the Priorities Program; and
WHEREAS,on February 6, 2024(Item No.61), the Board approved an additional allocation of$6 million to
each of the five supervisorial districts under the Priorities Program; and
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WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024 (Item No. 110), the Board approved an additional allocation of$3 million to each
of the five supervisorial districts under the Priorities Program; and
WHEREAS, Heritage Park (Park), situated in the northwestern region of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
(Contractor or City), serves as a popular recreational hub, attracting numerous visitors each year; and
WHEREAS, the Park is uniquely by the Demens Creek Channel and offers various amenities, including a
playground, baseball and soccer fields, and an Equestrian Center connected to the equestrian trail network;and
WHEREAS, due to its size and accessible location, the Equestrian Center in the Park also acts as a staging
area for emergency responses in the foothill areas of the City and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, in 2019 the City conducted a structural evaluation of the three bridges providing primary access
over Demens Creek Channel and after reviewing reports and considering all options, it was concluded that all
three bridges should be demolished and replaced with a single bridge structure; and
WHEREAS, the Heritage Park Bridge Replacement Project (Project), in the City will be an approximately
$3,000,000 investment to enhance the Park infrastructure, supporting community equestrian recreation and
serving as a critical staging area for emergency services responding to disasters, such as fires, in the nearby
foothill areas; and
WHEREAS, the total Project cost is estimated to be $3,000,000 which includes both construction costs and
construction support services; and
WHEREAS, County desires to contribute funding to Contractor to assist with the costs of the Project in an amount
not-to-exceed $750,000; and
WHEREAS, the County would like Contractor to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, the County finds Contractor qualified to provide oversight of the Project and construction of the
Project; and
WHEREAS, providing funding to Contractor serves the public purpose of providing for the safety, health,
emergency, recreational, and social service needs of County residents; and
WHEREAS, the County residents of the City and the surrounding communities of the Second District will be
served by the Project; and
WHEREAS,the County desires that such services be provided by Contractor and Contractor agrees to perform
these services as set forth below.
NOW,THEREFORE, the County and Contractor mutually agree to the following terms and conditions;
A. PURPOSE OF CONTRACT
This Contract is made for the purpose of providing funding to support Contractor in providing funding to
assist with the costs of the Heritage Park Bridge Replacement Project to meet the needs of the residents
of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding communities.
B. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF SERVICES
B.1 Funding arising out of this Contract will be used for a Scope of Services to provide funding to the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, in an amount not-to exceed $750,000,to assist with the costs of the eritage
Park Bridge Replacement Project.
B.2 Contractor shall allow the County, its officers, agents and employees the privilege and right to on-
site inspection of the Heritage Park Bridge for the duration of this Contract. Contractor will ensure that
its employees or agents furnish any information that in the judgment of the County, may be relevant to a
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question of compliance with contractual conditions, or the effectiveness, legality, and achievements of
the program.
B.3 Contractor shall provide the County all documentation regarding the scope of services covered
by this Contract that the County requests from Contractor within 10 days of County's request unless a
different time is agreed to by the County.
B.4 Contractor shall provide the County with documentation supporting completion of the project
within 60 days of project completion.
B.5 Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it will make a matching contribution of at least 25% of
the cost of the Services that Contractor will provide under this Contract. Contractor's matching
contribution will be a minimum of$187,500.
C. GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
CA Recitals
The recitals set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
C.2 Contract Amendments
Contractor agrees any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of the
Contract, shall be valid only when reduced to writing, executed and attached to the original
Contract and approved by the person(s) authorized to do so on behalf of Contractor and County.
C.3 Contract Assignability
Without the prior written consent of the County,the Contract is not assignable by Contractor either
in whole or in part. Any attempt by Contractor to assign any performance of the terms of this
Contract shall be null and void and shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.
C.4 Contract Exclusivity
This is not an exclusive Contract. The County reserves the right to enter into a contract with other
contractors for the same or similar services. The County does not guarantee or represent that the
Contractor will be permitted to perform any minimum amount of work, or receive compensation
other than on a per order basis, under the terms of this Contract.
C.5 Attorney's Fees and Costs
If any legal action is instituted to enforce any party's rights hereunder, each party shall bear its
own costs and attorney fees, regardless of who is the prevailing party. This paragraph shall not
apply to those costs and attorney fees directly arising from a third-party legal action against a
party hereto and payable under Indemnification and Insurance Requirements.
C.6 Background Checks for Contractor Personnel
Contractor shall ensure that its personnel (a) are authorized to work in the jurisdiction in which
they are assigned to perform Services; (b) do not use legal or illegal substances in any manner
which will impact their ability to provide Services to the County; and (c) are not otherwise
disqualified from performing the Services under applicable law. If requested by the County and
not in violation.of applicable law, Contractor shall conduct a background check, at Contractor's
sole expense, on all its personnel providing Services. If requested by the County, Contractor shall
provide the results of the background check of each individual to the County. Such background
check shall be in the form generally used by Contractor in its initial hiring of employees or
contracting for contractors or, as applicable, during the employment-screening process but must,
at a minimum, have been performed within the preceding 12-month period. Contractor personnel
who do not meet the County's hiring criteria, in County's sole discretion, shall not be assigned to
work on County property or Services, and County shall have the right, at its sole option, to refuse
access'to any Contractor personnel to any County facility.
C.7 Change of Address
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Contractor shall notify the County in writing, of any change in mailing address within ten (10)
business days of the change.
C.8 Choice of Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of the State of California.
C.9 Compliance with County Policy
In performing the Services and while at any County facilities, Contractor personnel (including
subcontractors) shall (a) conduct themselves in a businesslike manner; (b) comply with the
policies, procedures, and rules of the County regarding health and safety, and personal,
professional and ethical conduct; (c) comply with the finance, accounting, banking, Internet,
security, and/or other applicable standards, policies, practices, processes, procedures, and
controls of the County; and (d) abide by all laws applicable to the County facilities and the
provision of the Services, and all amendments and modifications to each of the documents listed
in subsections(b), (c), and (d) (collectively, "County Policies"). County Policies, and additions or
modifications thereto, may be communicated orally or in writing to Contractor or Contractor
personnel or may be made available to Contractor or Contractor personnel by conspicuous
posting at a County facility, electronic posting, or other means generally used by County to
disseminate such information to its employees or contractors. Contractor shall be responsible for
the promulgation and distribution of County Policies to Contractor personnel to the extent
necessary and appropriate.
County shall have the right to require Contractor's employees, agents, representatives and
subcontractors to exhibit identification credentials issued by County in order to exercise any right
of access under this Contract.
C.10 Confidentiality
Contractor shall protect from unauthorized use or disclosure names and other identifying information
concerning persons receiving Services pursuant to this Contract, except for'statistical information
not identifying any participant. Contractor shall not use or disclose any identifying information for
any other purpose other than carrying out the Contractor's obligations under this Contract,except as
may be otherwise required by law. This provision will remain in force even after the termination of
the Contract.
C.11 Primary Point of Contact
Contractor will designate an individual to serve as the primary point of contact for the Contract.
Contractor or designee must respond to County inquiries within two(2) business days. Contractor
shall not change the primary contact without written acknowledgement to the County. Contractor
will also designate a back-up point of contact in the event the primary contact is not available.
C.12 County Representative
The Second District Supervisor or his/her designee shall represent the County in all matters
pertaining to the services to be rendered under this Contract, including termination and
assignment of this Contract, and shall be the final authority in all matters pertaining to the
Services/Scope of Work by Contractor. Except as provided under Section D of this Contract, if
this Contract was initially approved by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors,then the
Board of Supervisors must approve all amendments to this Contract.
C.13 Damage to County Property "
Contractor shall repair, or cause to be repaired, at its own cost, all damages to County vehicles,
facilities, buildings or grounds caused by the willful or negligent acts of Contractor or its employees
or agents. Such repairs shall be made immediately after Contractor becomes aware of such
damage, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after the occurrence.
If the Contractor fails to make timely repairs, the County may make any necessary repairs. The
Contractor, as determined by the County, shall repay all costs incurred by the County for such
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/ repairs, by cash payment upon demand, or County may deduct such costs from any amounts due
to the Contractor from the County, as determined at the County's sole discretion.
C.14 Debarment and Suspension
Contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals or subcontractors is presently debarred,
suspended, proposed for debarment,declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation
in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (See the following United States General
Services Administration's System for Award Management website https://www.sam.00v).
Contractor further certifies that if it or any of its subcontractors are business entities that must be
registered with the California Secretary of State, they are registered and in good standing with
the Secretary of State.
C.15 Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace
In recognition of individual rights to work in a safe, healthful and productive work place, as a
material condition of this Contract,the Contractor agrees that the Contractor and the Contractor's
employees, while performing service for the County, on County property, or while using County
equipment:
C.15.1 Shall not be in any way impaired because of being under the influence of alcohol or
an illegal or controlled substance.
C.15.2 Shall not possess an open container of alcohol or consume alcohol or possess or be
under the influence of an illegal'or controlled substance.
C.15.3 Shall not sell, offer, or provide alcohol or an illegal or controlled substance to another
person, except where Contractor or Contractor's employee who, as part of the
performance of normal job duties and responsibilities, prescribes or administers -
medically prescribed drugs.
The Contractor shall inform all employees that are performing service for the County on County
property, or using County equipment, of the County's objective of a safe, healthful and productive
work place and the prohibition of drug or alcohol use or impairment from same while performing
such service for the County.
The County may terminate for default or breach of this Contract and any other Contract the
Contractor has with the County, if the Contractor or Contractor's employees are determined by
the County not to be in compliance with above.
C.16 Duration of Terms
This Contract, and all of its terms and conditions, shall be binding upon and shall inure to the
benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the respective parties,
provided no such assignment.is in violation of the provisions of this Contract.
C.17 Employment Discrimination
During the term of the Contract, Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex,
gender,gender identity,gender expression,sexual orientation, age, or military and veteran status.
Contractor shall comply with Executive Orders 11246, 11375, 11625, 12138, 12432, 12250,
13672, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and
Housing Act and other applicable Federal, State and County laws and regulations and policies
relating to equal employment and contracting opportunities, including laws and regulations
hereafter enacted.
C.18 Environmental Requirements
In accordance with County Policy 11-08, the County prefers to acquire and use products with
higher levels of post-consumer recycled content. Environmentally preferable goods and materials
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must perform satisfactorily and be available at a reasonable price. The County requires
Contractor to use recycled paper for any printed or photocopied material created as a result of
this Contract. Contractor is also required to use both sides of paper sheets for reports submitted
to the County whenever practicable.
To assist the county in meeting the reporting requirements of the California Integrated Waste
Management Act of 1989 (AB 939), Contractor must be able to annually report the County's
environmentally preferable purchases. Contractor must also be able to report on environmentally
preferable goods and materials used in the provision of their service to the County, utilizing a
County approved form.
C.19 Improper Influence
Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no County officer or employee,whose
position in the County enables him/her to influence any award of the Contract or any competing
offer, shall have any direct or indirect financial interest resulting from the award of the Contract or
shall have any relationship to the Contractor or officer or employee of the Contractor.
C.20 Improper Consideration
Contractor shall not offer (either directly or through an intermediary) any improper consideration
such as, but not limited to cash, discounts, service,the provision of travel or entertainment,or any
items of value to any officer, employee or agent of the County in an attempt to secure favorable
treatment regarding this Contract.
The County, by written notice, may immediately terminate this Contract if it determines that any
improper consideration as described in the preceding paragraph was offered to any officer,
employee or agent of the County with respect to the proposal and award process. This prohibition
shall apply to any amendment, extension or evaluation process once a contract has been
awarded.
Contractor shall immediately report any attempt by a County officer, employee or agent to solicit
(either directly or through an intermediary) improper consideration from Contractor. The report
shall be made to the supervisor or manager charged with supervision of the employee or the
County Administrative Office. In the event of a termination under this provision, the County is
entitled to pursue any available legal remedies.
C.21 Informal Dispute Resolution
In the event the County determines that service is unsatisfactory, or in the event of any other
dispute,claim, question or disagreement arising from or relating to this Contract or breach thereof,
the parties hereto shall use their best efforts to settle the dispute, claim, question or disagreement.
To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their
mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.
C.22 Legality and Severability
The parties' actions under the Contract shall comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations,
court orders and governmental agency orders. The provisions of this Contract are specifically
made severable. If a provision of the Contract is terminated or held to be invalid, illegal or
unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall remain in
full effect.
C.23 Licenses, Permits and/or Certifications
Contractor shall ensure that it has all necessary licenses, permits and/or certifications required
by the laws of Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The
Contractor shall maintain these licenses, permits and/or certifications in effect for the duration of
this Contract. Contractor will notify County immediately of loss or suspension of any such
licenses, permits and/or certifications. Failure to maintain a required license, permit and/or
certification may result in immediate termination of this Contract.
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C.24 Material Misstatement/Misrepresentation
If during the course of the administration of this Contract, the County determines that Contractor
has made a material misstatement or misrepresentation or that materially inaccurate information
has been provided to the County, this Contract may be immediately terminated. If this Contract
is terminated according to this provision, the County is entitled to pursue any available legal
remedies.
C.25 Mutual Covenants
The panties to this Contract mutually covenant to perform all of their obligations.hereunder, to
exercise all discretion and rights granted hereunder, and to give all consents in a reasonable
manner consistent with the standards of"good faith" and "fair dealing".
C.26 Nondisclosure
Contractor shall hold as confidential and use reasonable,care to prevent unauthorized access by,
storage, disclosure, publication, dissemination to and/or use by third parties of, confidential
information that is either: (1) provided by the County to Contractor or an agent of Contractor or
otherwise made available to Contractor or Contractor's agent in connection with this Contract;or, (2)
acquired, obtained, or learned by Contractor or an agent of Contractor in the performance of this
Contract. For purposes of this provision, confidential information means any data, files, software,
information or materials in oral, electronic,tangible or intangible form and however stored, compiled
or memorialize and includes, but is not limited to, technology infrastructure, architecture, financial
data, trade secrets, equipment specifications, user lists, passwords, research data, and technology
data.
C.27 Notice of Delays
Except as otherwise provided herein,when either party has knowledge that any actual or potential
situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this Contract,that party shall,
within twenty-four (24) hours, give notice thereof, including all relevant information with respect
thereto, to the other party.
C.28 Ownership of Documents
All documents, data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports prepared by Contractor
pursuant to the Contract shall be considered property of the County upon payment for services
(and products, if applicable).All such items shall be delivered to County at the completion of work
under the Contract, subject to the requirements of Section IV—Term of the Contract. Unless
otherwise directed by County, Contractor may retain copies of such items.
C.29 RESERVED.
C.30 Air,Water Pollution Control, Safety and Health
Contractor shall comply with all air pollution control, water pollution, safety and health ordinances
and statutes, which apply to the work performed pursuant to this Contract.
C.31 Records
Contractor shall maintain all records and books pertaining to the delivery of services under this
Contract and demonstrate accountability for Contract performance. All records shall be complete
and current and comply with all Contract requirements. Failure to maintain acceptable records
shall be considered grounds for withholding of payments for invoices submitted and/or termination
of the Contract.
All records relating to the Contractor's personnel, consultants, subcontractors, Services/Scope of
Work and expenses pertaining to this Contract shall be kept in a generally acceptable accounting
format. Records should include primary source documents. Fiscal records shall be kept in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and must account for all funds,
tangible assets, revenue and expenditures. Fiscal records must comply with the appropriate
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Office of Management and Budget(OMB) Circulars, which state the administrative requirements,
cost principles and other standards for accountancy.
C.32 Relationship of the Parties
Nothing contained in this Contract shall be construed as creating a joint venture, partnership, or
employment arrangement between the Parties hereto, nor shall either Party have the right, power
or authority to create an obligation or duty, expressed or implied, on behalf of the other Party
hereto.
C.33 Release of Information
No news releases, advertisements, public announcements or photographs arising out of the
Contract or Contractor's relationship with County may be made or used without prior written
approval of the County.
C.34 Representation of the County
In the performance of this Contract, Contractor, its agents and employees, shall act in an
independent capacity and not as officers, employees, or agents of the San Bernardino County.
C.35 Strict Performance
Failure by a party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this Contract by
the other party, or the failure by a party to exercise its rights upon the default of the other party,
shall not constitute a waiver of such party's right to insist and demand strict compliance by the
other party with the terms of this Contract thereafter.
C.36 Subcontracting
Contractor shall obtain County's written consent,which County may withhold in its sole discretion,
before entering into Contracts with or otherwise engaging any subcontractors who may supply
any part of the Services to County. At County's request, Contractor shall provide information
regarding the subcontractor's qualifications and a listing of a subcontractor's key personnel
including, if requested by the County, resumes of proposed subcontractor personnel. Contractor
shall remain directly responsible to County for its subcontractors and shall indemnify County for
the actions or omissions of its subcontractors under the terms and conditions specified in Section
G. All approved subcontractors shall be subject to the provisions of this Contract applicable to
Contractor Personnel.
For any subcontractor, Contractor shall:
C.36.1 Be responsible for subcontractor compliance with the Contract and the subcontract terms
and conditions; and
C.36.2 Ensure that the subcontractor follows County's reporting formats and procedures as
specified by County.
C.36.3 Include in the subcontractor's subcontract substantially similar terms as are provided in
Sections B. Contractor Responsibilities and C. General Contract Requirements.
Upon expiration or termination of this Contract for any reason, County will have the right to enter
into direct Contracts with any of the Subcontractors. Contractor agrees that its arrangements with
Subcontractors will not prohibit or restrict such Subcontractors from entering into direct Contracts
with County.
C.37 Subpoena
In the event that a subpoena or other legal process commenced by a third party in any way
concerning the Goods or Services provided under this Contract is served upon Contractor or County,
such party agrees to notify the other party in the most expeditious fashion possible following receipt
of such subpoena or other legal process. Contractor and County further agree to cooperate with the
other party in any lawful effort by such other party to contest the legal validity of such subpoena or
other legal process commenced by a third party as may be reasonably required and at the expense
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of the party to whom the legal process is directed,except as otherwise provided herein in connection
with defense obligations by Contractor for County.
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C.38 Termination for Convenience
The County and the Contractor each reserve the right to terminate the Contract, for any reason,
with a thirty(30) day written notice of termination. Such termination may include all or part of the
services described herein. Upon such termination, payment will be made to the Contractor for
services rendered and expenses reasonably incurred prior to the effective date of termination.
Upon receipt of termination notice Contractor shall promptly discontinue services unless the
notice directs otherwise. Contractor shall deliver promptly to County and transfer title (if
necessary) all completed work, and work in progress, including drafts, documents, plans, forms,
data, products, graphics, computer programs and reports.
County may immediately terminate this Contract upon the termination, suspension,
discontinuation or substantial reduction in County funding for the Contract activity or if for any
reason the timely completion of the scope of work described in Section A or B under this Contract
is rendered improbable, infeasible or impossible.
Upon Contract termination, Contractor shall immediately transfer to County all County Funds on
hand at the time of expiration and any accounts receivable attributable to the use of County Funds.
C.39 Time of the Essence
Time is of the essence in performance of this Contract and of each of its provisions.
C.40 Venue
The parties acknowledge and agree that this Contract was entered into and intended to be
performed in San Bernardino County, California. The parties agree that the venue of any action
or claim brought by any party to this Contract will be the Superior Court of California, San
Bernardino County, San Bernardino District. Each party hereby waives any law or rule of the
court, which would allow them to request or demand a change of venue. If any action or claim
concerning this Contract is brought by any third party and filed in another venue,the parties hereto
agree to use their best efforts to obtain a change of venue to the Superior Court of California, San
Bernardino County, San Bernardino District.
C.41 Conflict of Interest
Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to ensure that no conflict of interest exists between
its officers, employees, or subcontractors and the County. Contractor shall make a reasonable
effort to prevent employees, Contractor, or members of governing bodies from using their
positions for purposes that are, or give the appearance of being motivated by a desire for private
gain for themselves or others such as those with whom they have family business, or other ties.
Officers, employees, and agents of cities, counties, districts, and other local agencies are subject
to applicable conflict of interest codes and state law. In the event the County determines a conflict
of interest situation exists, any increase in costs, associated with the conflict of interest situation,
may be disallowed by the County and such conflict may constitute grounds for termination of the
Contract. This provision shall not be construed to prohibit employment of persons with whom
Contractor's officers, employees, or agents have family, business, or other ties so long as the
employment of such persons does not result in increased costs over those associated with the
employment of any other equally qualified applicant.
C.42 Former County Administrative Officials
Contractor agrees to provide, or has already provided information on former San Bernardino
County administrative officials (as defined below)who are employed by or represent Contractor.
The information provided includes a list of former County administrative officials who terminated
County employment within the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners,
associates or members of the business. The information also includes the employment with or
representation of Contractor. For purposes of this provision, "County administrative official" is j
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defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such officer's staff, County Executive Officer
or member of such officer's staff, County department or group head, assistant department or
group head, or any employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management
Unit.
C.43 Disclosure of Criminal and Civil Procedures
The County reserves the right to request the information described herein from the Contractor.
Failure to provide the information may result in a termination of the Contract. The County also
reserves the right to obtain the requested information by way of a background check performed
by an investigative firm. The Contractor also may be requested to provide information to clarify
initial responses. Negative information discovered may result in Contract termination.
Contractor is required to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members,
associates or key employees (as that term is defined herein), within the last ten years, has been
indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime
or offense arising directly or indirectly from the conduct of the firm's business, or whether the firm,
or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, has within the last ten
years, been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of
any crime or offense involving financial misconduct or fraud. If the response is affirmative, the
Contractor will be asked to describe any such indictments or charges (and the status thereof),
convictions and the surrounding circumstances in detail.
In addition,the Contractor is required to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals,
members, associates or key employees, within the last ten years, has been the subject of legal
proceedings as defined herein arising directly from the provision of services by the firm or those
individuals. "Legal proceedings" means any civil actions filed in a court of competent jurisdiction,
or any matters filed by an administrative or regulatory body with jurisdiction over the firm or the
individuals. If the response is affirmative, the Contractor will be asked to describe any such legal
proceedings(and the status and disposition thereof) and the surrounding circumstances in detail.
For purposes of this provision "key employees" includes any individuals providing direct service
to the County. "Key employees" do not include clerical personnel providing service at the firm's
offices or locations.
C.44 Copyright
County shall have a royalty-free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to publish, disclose, copy,
translate, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, now and hereafter, all reports, studies,
information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems, and any other materials
or properties developed under this Contract including those covered by copyright, and reserves
the right to authorize others to use or reproduce such material. All such materials developed
under the terms of this Contract shall acknowledge the San Bernardino County as the funding
agency and Contractor as the creator of the publication. No such materials, or properties
produced in whole or in part under this Contract shall be subject to private use, copyright or patent
right by Contractor in the United States or in any other country without the express written consent
of County. Copies of all educational and training materials, curricula, audio/visual aids, printer
material, and periodicals, assembled pursuant to this Contract must be filed with the County prior
to publication.
C.45 Artwork, Proofs and Negatives
All artwork, proofs, and/or negatives in either print or digital format for anything produced under
the terms,of this Contract are the property of the County. These items must be returned to the
County within ten (10) days, upon written notification to the Contractor. In the event of a failure
to return the documents,the County is entitled to pursue any available legal remedies. In addition,
the Contractor will be barred from all future solicitations, for a period of at least six(6) months.
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C.47 Prevailing Wage Laws
By its execution of this Contract, Contractor certifies that it is aware of the requirements of
California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq. as well as California Code of
Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000 et seq. ("Prevailing Wage Laws"), which require the payment
of prevailing wage rates and.the performance of other requirements on certain "public works"and
"maintenance" projects. Section 1720 of the California Labor Code states in part: "For purposes
of this paragraph, `construction' includes work performed during the design, site assessment,
feasibility study, and other preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to,
inspection and land surveying work..." If the Services/Scope of Work are being performed as part
of an applicable"public works"or"maintenance"project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws,
and if the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to fully comply with such
Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall make copies of the prevailing rates of per diem wages
for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to execute the Services available to
interested parties upon request, and shall post copies at the Contractor's principal place of
business and at the project site. Contractor will also adhere to any other applicable requirements,
including but not limited to, those regarding the employment of apprentices, travel and
subsistence pay, retention and inspection of payroll records,workers compensation and forfeiture
of penalties prescribed in the Labor Code for violations. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold the County, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any
claims, liabilities, costs, penalties or interest arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply
with Prevailing Wage Laws. See Attachment A,which is attached and incorporated by reference,
for additional information regarding Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall comply with all
applicable terms and conditions in Attachment A. The applicable general prevailing wage
determinations are on file with the County and are available to any interested party on request.
Contractor shall post a copy of the applicable prevailing wage determinations at the job site.
C.48 Reserved
C.49 California Consumer Privacy Act
To the extent applicable, if Contractor is a business that collects the personal information of a
consumer(s) in performing Services pursuant to this Contract, Contractor must comply with the
provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act(CCPA). (Cal. Civil Code§§1798.100, et seq.).
For purposes of this provision, "business,""consumer," and "personal information"shall have the
same meanings as set forth at Civil Code section 1798.140. Contractor must contact the County
immediately upon receipt of any request by a consumer submitted pursuant to the CCPA that
requires any action on the part of the County, including but not limited to, providing a list of
disclosures or deleting personal information. Contractor must not sell, market or otherwise
disclose personal information of a consumer provided by the County unless specifically authorized
pursuant to terms of this Contract. Contractor must immediately provide to the County any notice
provided by a consumer to Contractor pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.150(b) alleging a
violation of the CCPA, that involves personal information received or maintained pursuant to this
Contract. Contractor must immediately notify the County if it receives a notice of violation from
the California Attorney General pursuant to Civil Code section 1798.155(b).
D. TERM OF CONTRACT
The services to be provided by Contractor shall commence on December 17, 2024, and shall be
completed by December 16, 2025, but may be terminated earlier in accordance with provisions of this
Contract.
The County Chief Executive Officer, at the direction of the Second District Supervisor, may extend the
term of the Contract, in writing,to allow Contractor to complete all requirements in the Contract under the
following conditions:
a. In aggregate all extensions do not exceed twelve(12) calendar months;
b. Are specifically requested by Contractor;
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C. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Are in the best interests of County and Contractor in performing the scope of services
under this Contract; and
e. Do not alter the amount of compensation under this Contract.
E. RESERVED.
F. FISCAL PROVISIONS
F.1 The maximum amount of payment under this Contract shall not exceed $750,000 and shall be
subject to availability of other funds to the County. The consideration to be paid to Contractor, as
provided herein, shall be in full payment for all Contractor's services and expenses incurred in the
performance hereof, including travel and per diem.
F.2 Any costs in excess of the amount available in this section shall be the sole responsibility of
Contractor. This condition however, does not preclude County from providing additional funding
at its sole discretion. For the purpose of this Contract, County shall disburse compensation and
monitor the Contractor's performance in satisfying the scope of work obligations under the terms
of this Contract.
Disbursement of funds to Contractor shall be made in one lump sum. Upon review/approval by
County, County shall make payment to Contractor within thirty (30) working days after receipt of
Contractor's invoice or the resolution of any billing dispute. Contractor shall email County the
Contractor's invoice requesting one lump sum payment. The invoice(s) shall reflect the Entity
Payable To Name and Address, Invoice Date, Invoice Number, Project Name, Contract Number,
County-Issued Purchase Order (if applicable), the text "Final Invoice", amount due, in a format
acceptable to the County for services performed under this Contract. Contractor shall email invoice
to County Administrative Office-Finance and Administration (County Finance) and shall include in
the Subject Line: BOS — ENTITY NAME — PROJECT NAME — CONTRACT NUMBER — PO #
[PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER]" (i.e. BOS-SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY-EDUCATION
PROGRAM—21-NNN—PO 4100NNNNNN).
Contractor shall submit a final expenditure report documented with "audit ready" supportive
evidence of each expenditure and proof of payment until all funds have been justified 60 days
after project completion. Documentation shall be submitted electronically, and Contractor shall
supply hard copies upon request by County. Supportive evidence shall include, but is not limited
to, copy of County's approval email to Contractor, quotes,copy(ies)of purchase order, packing slips,
a copy of the invoice submitted by Contractor requesting one lump sum payment from County,
invoices paid by the Contractor for this project, proof of payment, etc., to County Finance. Email to
County Finance shall include in the Subject Line: BOS — ENTITY NAME — PROJECT NAME —
CONTRACT NUMBER—PO#[PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER]"-SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTS.
F.3 Contractor shall accept all payments from County via electronic funds transfer (EFT) directly
deposited into the Contractor's designated checking or other bank account. Contractor shall
promptly comply with directions and accurately complete forms provided by County required to
process EFT payments.
FA County is exempt from Federal excise taxes and no payment shall be made for any personal
property taxes levied on Contractor or on any taxes levied on employee wages. The County shall
only pay for any State or local sales or use taxes on the services rendered or equipment and/or
parts supplied to the County pursuant to the Contract.
F.5 Costs for services under the terms of this Contract shall be incurred during the contract period
except as approved by County_ Contractor shall not use current year funds to pay prior or future
year obligations.
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/ F.6 Funds made available under this Contract shall not supplant any federal, state or any
/ governmental funds intended for services of the same nature as this Contract. Contractor shall
not claim reimbursement or payment from County for, or apply sums received from County with
respect to that portion of its obligations that have been paid by another source of revenue.
Contractor agrees that it will not use funds received pursuant to this Contract, either directly or
indirectly, as a contribution or compensation for purposes of obtaining funds from another revenue
source without prior written approval of the County.
F.7 Contractor shall adhere to the County's Travel Management Policy (8-02 and 08-02SP1) when
travel is pursuant to this Contract and for which reimbursement is sought from the County. In
addition, Contractor is encouraged to utilize local transportation services, including but not limited
to, the Ontario International Airport.
F.8 Contractor understands and agrees that any and all legal fees or costs associated with lawsuits
concerning this Contract against the County shall be the Contractor's sole expense and shall not
be charged as a cost under this Contract.
F.9 If the Contractor does not use the County funds provided under this Contract to pay appropriate
costs associated with the Scope of Services by the termination date of this Contract, the
Contractor shall return the County funds, or any unused portion thereof, to the County in
accordance with any directions issued by County staff, within 60 days of written demand for the
return of the County funds.
G. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
GA Indemnification
The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by County) and
hold harmless the County and its authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any
and all claims, actions, losses, damages and/or liability arising out of this Contract from any cause
whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person and for any costs or expenses
incurred by the County on account of any claim except where such indemnification is prohibited
by law. This indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the existence or degree of fault
of indemnities. The Contractor indemnification obligation applies to the County's"active" as well
as "passive" negligence but does not apply to the County's "sole negligence" or "willful
misconduct"within the meaning of Civil Code section 2782.
G.2 Additional Insured
All policies, except for Worker's Compensation, Errors and Omissions and Professional Liability
policies shall contain additional endorsements naming the County and its officers, employees,
agents and volunteers as additional named insured with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder. The additional insured endorsements shall not limit the
scope of coverage for the County to vicarious liability but shall allow coverage for the County to
the full extent provided by the policy. Such additional insured coverage shall be at least as broad
as Additional Insured (Form B) endorsement form ISO, CG 2010.11 85.
G.3 Waiver of Subrogation Rights
The Contractor shall require the carriers of required coverages to waive all rights of subrogation
against the County, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors and subcontractors.
All general or auto liability insurance coverage provided shall not prohibit the Contractor and
Contractor's employees or agents from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss or claim.
The Contractor hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the County.
G.4 Policies Primary and Non-Contributory
All policies required herein are to be primary and non-contributory with any insurance or self-
insurance programs carried or administered by the County.
G.5 Severability of Interests
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The Contractor agrees to ensure that coverage provided to meet these requirements is applicable
separately to each insured and there will be no cross liability exclusions that preclude coverage
for suits between the Contractor and the County or between the County and any other insured or
additional insured under the policy.
G.6 Proof of Coverage
The Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Department administering the
Contract evidencing the insurance coverage at the time the Contract is executed, additional
endorsements, as required shall be provided prior to the commencement of performance of
services hereunder, which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not be terminated
or expire without thirty(30) days written notice to the Department, and Contractor shall maintain
such insurance from the time Contractor commences performance of services hereunder until the
completion of such services. Within fifteen (15) days of the commencement of this contract, the
Contractor shall furnish a copy of the Declaration page for all applicable policies and will provide
complete certified copies of the policies and endorsements immediately upon request.
G.7 Acceptability of Insurance Carrier
Unless otherwise approved by Risk Management, insurance shall be written by insurers
authorized to do business in the State of California and with a minimum "Best"Insurance Guide
rating of"A-VII".
G.8 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retention
Any and all deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of$10,000 shall be declared to and
approved by Risk Management.
G.9 Failure to Procure Coverage
In the event that any policy of insurance required under this contract does not comply with the
requirements, is not procured, or is canceled and not replaced, the County has the right but not
the obligation or duty to cancel the contract or obtain insurance if it deems necessary and any
premiums paid by the County will be promptly reimbursed by the Contractor or County payments
to the Contractor will be reduced to pay for County purchased insurance.
G.10 Insurance Review
Insurance requirements are subject to periodic review by the County. The Director of Risk
Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to reduce, waive or suspend any
insurance requirements whenever Risk Management determines that any of the required
insurance is not available, is unreasonably priced, or is not needed to protect the interests of the
County. In addition, if the Department of Risk Management determines that heretofore
unreasonably priced or unavailable types of insurance coverage or coverage limits become
reasonably priced or available, the Director of Risk Management or designee is authorized, but
not required,to change the above insurance requirements to require additional types of insurance
coverage or higher coverage limits, provided that any such change is reasonable in light of past
claims against the County, inflation, or any other item reasonably related to the County's risk.
Any change requiring additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits must be
made by amendment to this contract. Contractor agrees to execute any such amendment within
thirty(30) days of receipt.
Any failure, actual or alleged, on the part of the County to monitor or enforce compliance with any
of the insurance and indemnification requirements will not be deemed as a waiver of any rights
on the part of the County.
G.11 The Contractor agrees to provide insurance set forth in accordance with the requirements herein.
If the Contractor uses existing coverage to comply with these requirements and that coverage
` does not meet the specified requirements, the Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or
endorse the existing coverage to do so.
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Without in anyway affecting the indemnity herein provided and in addition thereto, the Contractor
shall secure and_maintain throughout the contract term the following types of insurance with limits
as shown:
G.11.1 Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability—A program of Workers' Compensation
insurance or a state-approved, self-insurance program in an amount and form'to meet
all applicable requirements of the Labor Code of the State of California, including
Employer's Liability with $250,000 limits covering all persons including volunteers
providing services on behalf of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under this
contract.
If Contractor has no employees, it may certify or warrant to the County that it does not
currently have any employees or individuals who are defined as "employees" under
the Labor Code and the requirement for Workers' Compensation coverage will be
waived by the County's Director of Risk Management.
With respect to Contractors that are non-profit corporations organized under California
or Federal law, volunteers for such entities are required to be covered by Workers'
Compensation insurance.
G.11.2 Commercial/General Liability Insurance—The Contractor shall carry General Liability
Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor providing
coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of not less
than one million dollars ($2,000,000), per occurrence. The policy coverage shall
include:
a. Premises operations and mobile equipment.
b. Products and completed operations.
c. Broad form property damage (including completed operations).
d. Explosion, collapse,and underground hazards.
e. Personal injury.
f. Contractual liability.
g. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.
G.11.3 Automobile Liability Insurance— Primary insurance coverage shall be written on ISO
Business Auto.coverage form for all owned, hired and non-owned automobiles or
symbol 1 (any auto). The policy shall have a combined single limit of not less than
one million dollars($1,000,000)for bodily injury and property damage, per occurrence.
If the Contractor is transporting one or more non-employee passengers in
performance of contract services,the automobile liability policy shall have a combined
single limit of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage
per occurrence.
If the Contractor owns no autos, a non-owned auto endorsement to the General
Liability policy described above is acceptable.
GA1.4 Construction Contracts — For projects over one million ($1,000,000) and less than
three million ($3,000,000) require limits of not less than three million ($3,000,000) in
General Liability and Auto Liability coverage.
Construction contracts for projects over three million ($3,000,000) and less than five
million ($5,000,000) require limits of not less than five million ($5,000,000) in General
Liability and Auto Liability coverage.
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Construction contracts for projects over five million ($5,000,000) require limits of not
less than ten million ($10,000,000) in General Liability and Auto Liability.
Continuing Products/Completed Operations Liability Insurance with a limit of not less
than five million ($5,000,000) for each occurrence for at least three years following
substantial completion of the work on projects over one million ($1,000,000).
Subcontractor Insurance Requirements. The Contractor agrees to require all parties
or subcontractors, including architects or others it hires or contracts with related to the
performance of this contract to provide insurance covering the contracted operations
with the basic requirements identified in Section G, including indemnification, and the
insurance specifications for all contracts including waiver of subrogation rights, and
naming the County as an additional insured. The Contractor agrees to monitor and
review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility ensuring that such coverage
is provided as required here.
Course of Construction/Installation (Builder's Risk) property insurance providing all
risk, including theft coverage for all property and materials to be used on the project.
The insurance policy shall not have any coinsurance penalty.
GA1.5 Umbrella Liability Insurance — An umbrella (over primary) or excess policy may be
used to comply with limits or other primary coverage requirements. When used, the
umbrella policy shall apply to bodily injury/property damage, personal
injury/advertising,injury and shall include a "dropdown" provision providing primary
coverage for any liability not covered by the primary policy. The coverage shall also
apply to automobile liability.
H. RIGHT TO MONITOR AND AUDIT
HA The County, State and Federal government shall have absolute right to review and audit all
records, books, papers, documents, corporate minutes, and other pertinent items as requested,
and shall have absolute right to monitor the performance of Contractor in the delivery of services
provided under this Contract. Contractor shall give full cooperation, in any auditing or monitoring
conducted. Contractor shall cooperate with the County in the implementation, monitoring, and
evaluation of this Contract and comply with any and all reporting requirements established by the
County.
H.2 All records pertaining to services delivered and all fiscal, statistical and management books and
records shall be available for examination and audit by County representatives for a period of
three years after final payment under this Contract or until all pending County, State and Federal
audits are completed, whichever is later.
I. CORRECTION OF PERFORMANCE DEFICIENCIES
1.1 Failure by Contractor to comply with any of the provisions, covenants, requirements or conditions
of this Contract shall be a material breach of this Contract.
1.2 In the event of a non-cured breach, County may, at its sole discretion and in addition to any other
remedies available at law, in equity, or otherwise specified in this Contract:
a. Afford Contractor thereafter a time period within which to cure the breach, which period shall
be established at the sole discretion of County; and/or
b. Discontinue reimbursement to Contractor for and during the period in which Contractor is in
breach,which reimbursement shall not be entitled to later recovery; and/or
c. Withhold funds pending duration.of the breach; and/or
d. Offset against any monies billed by Contractor but yet unpaid by County those monies
disallowed pursuant to Item "b" of this paragraph; and/or
e. Terminate this Contract immediately and be relieved of the payment of any consideration to
Contractor. In the event of such termination, the County may proceed with the work in any
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manner deemed proper by the County. The cost to the County shall be deducted from any
sum due to the Contractor under this Contract and the balance, if any, shall be paid by the
Contractor upon demand.
J. NOTICES
All written notices provided for in this Contract or which either party desires to give to the other shall be
deemed fully given, when made in writing and either served personally, or by facsimile, or deposited in
the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the other party as follows:
San Bernardino County City of Rancho Cucamonga
CAO—Finance and Administration 10500 Civic Center Drive
385 N. Arrowhead Ave., Fourth Floor Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
San Bernardino, CA 92415 Attn: John Gillison, City Manager
Attn: BOS Finance Analyst
Notice shall be deemed communicated two (2)County working days from the time of mailing if mailed as
provided in this paragraph.
K. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Contract, including all Exhibits and other attachments, which are attached hereto and incorporated
by reference, and other documents incorporated herein, represents the final, complete and exclusive
agreement between the parties hereto. Any prior agreement, promises, negotiations or representations
relating to the subject matter of this Contract not expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. This
Contract is executed without reliance upon any promise, warranty or representation by any party or any
representative of any party other than those expressly contained herein. Each party has carefully read
this Contract and signs the same of its own free will.
L. CONTRACT EXECUTION
This Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be
deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Contract.
The.parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Contract (whether by
facsimile, PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name
is contained therein. Each party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver
to the other party an original signed Contract upon request.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the San Bernardino County and the Contractor have each caused this Contract to
be subscribed by its respective duly authorized officers, on its behalf.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
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ATTACHMENT A
PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS
A. All or a portion of the Scope of Work in the Contract requires the payment of prevailing wages and
compliance with the following requirements:
1. Determination of Prevailing Rates:
Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1770, et seq., the County has obtained from the Director of the Department
of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to the California Labor Code, the general prevailing rates of per diem
wages and the prevailing rates for holiday and overtime work in the locality in which the Scope of Work is to be
performed. Copies of said rates are on file with the County,will be made available for inspection during regular
business hours, may be included elsewhere in the specifications for the Scope of Work, and are also available
online at wwwAir.ca.gov. The wage rate for any classification not listed, but which may be required to execute
the_ Scope of Work, shall be commensurate and in accord with specified rates for similar or comparable
classifications for those performing similar or comparable duties. In accordance with Labor Code section
1773.2,the Contractor shall post,at appropriate and conspicuous locations on the job site,a schedule showing
all applicable prevailing wage rates and shall comply with the requirements of Labor Code sections 1773, et
seq.
2. Payment of Prevailing Rates
Each worker of the Contractor, or any subcontractor, engaged in the Scope of Work,shall be paid not less than
the general prevailing wage rate, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist
between the Contractor or any subcontractor, and such worker.
3. Prevailing Rate Penalty
The Contractor shall,as a penalty,forfeit two hundred dollars($200.00)to the County for each calendar day or
portion thereof,for each worker paid less than the prevailing rates as determined by the Director of the DIR for
such work or craft in which such worker is employed by the Contractor or by any subcontractor in connection
with the Scope of Work. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1775, the difference between such
prevailing wage rates and the amount paid to each worker for each calendar day, or portion thereof,for which
each worker was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, shall be paid to each worker by the Contractor.
4. Ineligible Contractors:
Pursuant to the provisions of Labor Code section 1777.1,the Labor Commissioner.publishes and distributes a
list of contractors ineligible to perform work as a contractor or subcontractor on a public works project. This list
of debarred contractors is available from the DIR website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.htrnl.
Any contract entered into between a contractor and a debarred subcontractor is void as a matter of law. A
debarred subcontractor may not receive any public money for performing work as a subcontractor on a public
works contract, and any public money that may have been paid to a debarred subcontractor by a contractor on
the project shall be returned to the County. The Contractor shall be responsible for the payment of wages to
workers as a debarred subcontractor who has been allowed to work on the Scope of Work.
5. Payroll Records:
a. Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1776, the Contractor and each subcontractor, shall keep
accurate certified payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification,
straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each
journeyman,apprentice,worker or other employee employed by them in connection with the Scope of Work.
The payroll records enumerated herein shall be verified by a written declaration made under penalty of
perjury that the information contained in the payroll record is true and correct and that the Contractor or
subcontractor has complied with the requirements of the California Labor Code sections 1771, 1811, and
1815 for any Scope of Work performed by his or her employees. The payroll records shall be available for
inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of the Contractor on the following basis:
i. A certified copy of an employee's payroll record shall be made available for inspection or furnished
to such employee or his/her authorized representative on request;
ii. A certified copy of all payroll records shall be made available for inspection or furnished upon
request to the County,the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the DIR;
iii. A certified copy of payroll records shall be made available upon request to the public for inspection
or copies thereof made; provided, however, that a request by the public shall be made through
either the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. If the requested payroll records
have not been previously provided to the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement,
the requesting party shall, prior to being provided the records,reimburse the cost of preparation by
the Contractor, subcontractor and the entity through which the request was made; the public shall
not be given access to such records at the principal office of the Contractor;
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iv. The Contractor shall file a certified copy of the payroll records with the entity that requested such
records within ten (10)days after receipt of a written request; and
V. Copies provided to the public, by the County or the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement shall
be marked or obliterated in such a manner as to prevent disclosure of an individual's name,address
and social security number. The name and address of the Contractor or any subcontractor,
performing a part of the Scope of Work shall not be marked or obliterated. The Contractor shall
inform the County of the location of payroll records, including the street address, city and county
and shall,within five(5)working days, provide a notice of a change of location and address.
b. The Contractor shall have ten (10) days from receipt of the written notice specifying in what respects the
Contractor must comply with the above requirements. In the event Contractor does not comply with the
requirements of this section within the ten(10)day period,the Contractor shall, as a penalty to the County,
forfeit one-hundred dollars ($100.00) for each calendar day, or portion thereof,for each worker, until strict
compliance is effectuated. Upon the request of the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement,such penalty
shall be withheld from any portion of the payments then due or to become due to the Contractor.
6. Limits on Hours of Work:
Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day's work.
Pursuant to California Labor Code section 1811,the time of service of any worker employed at any time by the
Contractor or by a subcontractor, upon the Scope of Work or upon any part of the Scope of Work, is limited and
restricted to eight (8) hours during any one calendar day and forty (40) hours during any one calendar week,
except as provided for under Labor Code section 1815. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, work
performed by employees of Contractor or any subcontractor, in excess of eight(8) hours per day and forty(40)
hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8)
hours per day at not less than one and one-half(11/)times the basic rate of pay.
7. Penalty for Excess Hours:
The Contractor shall pay to the County a penalty of twenty-five dollars ($25.00)for each worker employed on
the Scope of Work by the Contractor or any subcontractor, for each calendar day during which such worker is
required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any calendar day and forty (40) hours in any one
calendar week, in violation of the provisions of the California Labor Code, unless compensation to the worker
so employed by the Contractor is not less than one and one-half(1'/)times the basic rate of pay for all hours
worked in excess of eight(8) hours per day.
8. Senate Bill 854 (Chapter 28, Statutes of 2014) and Senate Bill 96 (Chapter 28, Statutes of 2017)
Requirements:
a. Contractor shall comply with Senate Bill 854 and Senate Bill 96. The requirements include, but are not
limited to,the following:
i. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless
registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5, with limited exceptions from this
requirements for bid purposes only as allowed under Labor Code section 1771.1(a).
ii. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work or perform work on a
public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
iii. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
iv. As required by the DIR, Contractor is required to post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation,
regarding compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR.
V. Contractors and all subcontractors must submit certified payroll records online to the Labor
Commissioner for all public works projects.
1) The certified payroll must be submitted at least monthly to the Labor Commissioner.
2) The County reserves the right to require Contractor and all subcontractors to submit
certified payroll records more frequently than monthly to the Labor Commissioner.
3) The certified payroll records must be in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.
vi. Registration with the DIR and the submission of certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner
are not required if the public works project is $25,000 or less when the project is for construction,
alteration, demolition, installation or repair work, or if the public works project is $15,000 or less
when the project is for maintenance work.
b. Labor Code section 1725.5 states the following:
"A contractor shall be registered pursuant to this section to be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal,
subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of
any public work contract that is subject to the requirements of this chapter. For the purposes of this section,
"contractor" includes a subcontractor as defined by Section 1722.1.
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(a)To qualify for registration under this section, a contractor shall do all of the following:
(1) (A) Register with the Department of Industrial Relations in the manner prescribed by the department
and pay an initial nonrefundable application fee of four hundred dollars ($400) to qualify for registration
under this section and an annual renewal fee on or before July 1 of each year thereafter. The annual
renewal fee shall be.,in a uniform amount set by the Director of Industrial Relations,and the initial registration
and renewal fees may be adjusted no more than annually by the director to support the costs specified in
Section 1771.3.
(B) Beginning June 1, 2019, a contractor may register or renew according to this subdivision in annual
increments up to three years from the date of registration. Contractors who wish to do so will be required
to prepay the applicable nonrefundable application or renewal fees to qualify for the number of years for
which they wish to preregister.
(2) Provide evidence, disclosures,or releases as are necessary to establish all of the following:
(A)Workers'compensation coverage that meets the requirements of Division 4(commencing with Section
3200) and includes sufficient coverage for any worker whom the contractor employs to perform work that
is subject to prevailing wage requirements other than a contractor who is separately registered under this
section.Coverage may be evidenced by a current and valid certificate of workers'compensation insurance
or certification of self-insurance required under Section 7125 of the Business and Professions Code.
(B) If applicable,the contractor is licensed in accordance with Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000)
of the Business and Professions Code. .
(C)The contractor does not have any delinquent liability to an employee or the state for any assessment
of back wages or related damages, interest, fines, or penalties pursuant to any final judgment, order, or
determination by a court or any federal, state, or local administrative agency, including a confirmed
arbitration award. However, for purposes of this paragraph, the contractor shall not be disqualified for any
judgment, order, or determination that is under appeal, provided that the contractor has secured the
payment of any amount eventually found due through a bond or other appropriate means.
(D)The contractor is not currently debarred under Section 1777.1 or under any other federal or state law
providing for the debarment of contractors from public works.
(E)The contractor has not bid on a public works contract, been listed in a bid proposal, or engaged in the
performance of a contract for public works without being lawfully registered in accordance with this section,
within the preceding 12 months or since the effective date of the requirements set forth in subdivision (e),
whichever is earlier. If a contractor is found to be in violation of the requirements of this paragraph, the
period of disqualification shall be waived if both of the following are true:
(i) The contractor has not previously been found to be in violation of the requirements of this paragraph
within the preceding 12 months.
(ii) The contractor pays an additional nonrefundable penalty registration fee of two thousand dollars
($2,000).
(b) Fees received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the State Public Works Enforcement Fund
established by Section 1771.3 and shall be used only for the purposes specified in that section.
(c)A contractor who fails to pay the renewal fee required under paragraph(1)of subdivision(a)on or before
the expiration of any prior period of registration shall be prohibited from bidding on or engaging in the
performance of any contract for public work until once again registered pursuant to this section. If the failure
to pay the renewal fee was inadvertent,the contractor may renew its registration retroactively by paying an
additional nonrefundable penalty renewal fee equal to the amount of the renewal fee within 90 days of the
due date of the renewal fee.
(d)If,after a body awarding a contract accepts the contractor's bid or awards the contract,the work covered
by the bid or contract is determined to be a public work to which Section 1771 applies, either as the result
of a determination by the director pursuant to Section 1773.5 or a court decision, the requirements of this
section shall not apply, subject to the following requirements:
(1) The body that awarded the contract failed, in the bid specification or in the contract documents, to
identify as a public work that portion of the work that the determination or decision subsequently classifies
as a public work.
(2) Within 20 days following service of notice on the awarding body of a determination by the Director of
Industrial Relations pursuant to Section 1773.5 or a decision by a court that the contract was for public work
as defined in this chapter, the contractor and any subcontractors are registered under this section or are
replaced by a contractor or subcontractors who are registered under this section.
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(3) The requirements of this section shall apply prospectively only to any subsequent bid, bid proposal,
contract, or work performed after the awarding body is served with notice of the determination or decision
referred to in paragraph(2).
(e)The requirements of this section shall apply to any bid proposal submitted on or after March 1, 2015,to
any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, executed on or after April 1,2015, and to any work
performed under a contract for public work on or after January 1,2018, regardless of when the contract for
public work was executed.
(f)This section does not apply to work performed on a public works project of twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work or
to work performed on a public works project of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or less when the project
is for maintenance work."
c. Labor Code section 1771.1 states the following:
"(a)A contractor or,subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the
requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract
for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work
pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid
that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section.10164 or 20103.5
of the Public Contract Code,provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section
1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.
(b) Notice of the requirement described in subdivision (a) shall be included in all bid invitations and public
works contracts, and a bid shall not be accepted nor any contract or subcontract entered into without proof
of the contractor or subcontractor's current registration to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5.
(c)An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid
proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive,
provided that any of the following apply:
(1)The subcontractor is registered prior to the bid opening.
(2) Within 24 hours after the bid opening, the subcontractor is registered and has paid the penalty
registration fee specified in subparagraph (E)of paragraph (2)of subdivision(a) of Section 1725.5.
(3) The subcontractor is replaced by another registered subcontractor pursuant to Section 4107 of the
Public Contract Code.
(d) Failure by a subcontractor to be registered to perform public work as required by subdivision (a) shall
be grounds under Section 4107 of the Public Contract Code for the contractor, with the consent of the
awarding authority; to substitute a subcontractor who is registered to perform public work pursuant to
Section 1725.5 in place of the unregistered subcontractor.
(e)The department shall maintain on its Internet Web site a list of contractors who are currently registered
to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5.
(f)A contract entered into with any contractor or subcontractor in violation of subdivision(a)shall be subject
to cancellation, provided that a contract for public work shall not be unlawful, void, or voidable solely due
to the failure of the awarding body, contractor, or any subcontractor to comply with the requirements of
Section 1725.5 or this section.
(g)If the Labor Commissioner or his or her designee determines that a contractor or subcontractor engaged
in the performance of any public work contract without having been registered in accordance with this
section, the contractor or subcontractor shall forfeit, as a civil penalty to the state, one hundred dollars
($100) for each day of work performed in violation of the registration requirement, not to exceed an
aggregate penalty of eight thousand dollars ($8,000) in addition to any penalty registration fee assessed
pursuant to clause(ii)of subparagraph (E)of paragraph (2)of subdivision (a)of Section 1725.5.
(h)(1) In addition to; or in lieu of, any other penalty or sanction authorized pursuant to this chapter, a higher
tiered public works,contractor or subcontractor who is found to have entered into a subcontract with an
unregistered lower tier subcontractor to perform any public work in violation of the requirements of Section
1725.5 or this section shall be subject to forfeiture, as a civil penalty to the state, of one hundred dollars
($100) for each day the unregistered lower tier subcontractor performs work in violation of the registration
requirement, not to exceed an aggregate penalty of ten thousand dollars($10,000).
(2)The Labor Commissioner shall use the same standards specified in subparagraph (A)of paragraph (2)
of subdivision(a)of Section 1775 when determining the severity of the violation and what penalty to assess,
and may waive the penalty for a first time violation that was unintentional and did not hinder the Labor
Commissioner's ability to monitor and enforce compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(3) A higher tiered public works contractor or subcontractor shall not be liable for penalties assessed
pursuant to paragraph(1) if the lower tier subcontractor's performance is in violation of the requirements of
Section 1725.5 due to the revocation of a previously approved registration.
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(4) A subcontractor shall not be liable for any penalties assessed against a higher tiered public works
contractor or subcontractor pursuant to paragraph (1). A higher tiered public works contractor or
subcontractor may;not require a lower tiered subcontractor to indemnity or otherwise be liable for any
penalties pursuant to paragraph (1).
(i) The Labor Commissioner or his or her designee shall issue a civil wage and penalty assessment, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 1741, upon determination of penalties pursuant to subdivision
(g) and subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (h). Review of a civil wage and penalty
assessment issued under this subdivision may be requested in accordance with the provisions of Section
1742. The regulations of the Director of Industrial Relations, which govern proceedings for review of civil
wage and penalty assessments and the withholding of contract payments under Article 1 (commencing with
Section 1720)and Article 2(commencing with Section 1770), shall apply.
0)(1)Where a contractor or subcontractor engages in the performance of any public work contract without
having been registered in violation of the requirements of Section 1725.5 or this section, the Labor
Commissioner shall issue and serve a stop order prohibiting the use of the unregistered contractor or the
unregistered subcontractor on all public works until the unregistered contractor or unregistered
subcontractor is registered. The stop order shall not apply to work by registered contractors or
subcontractors on the public work.
(2)A stop order may be personally served upon the contractor or subcontractor by either of the following
methods:
(A) Manual delivery,of the order to the contractor or subcontractor personally.
(B)Leaving signed copies of the order with the person who is apparently in charge at the site of the public
work and by thereafter mailing copies of the order by first class mail, postage prepaid to the contractor or
subcontractor at one of the following:
(i)The address of the contractor or subcontractor on file with either the Secretary of State or the Contractors'
State License Board.
(ii) If the contractor or subcontractor has no address on file with the Secretary of State or the Contractors'
State License Board, the address of the site of the public work.
(3)The stop order shall be effective immediately upon service and shall be subject to appeal by the party
contracting with the unregistered contractor or subcontractor, by the unregistered contractor or
subcontractor, or both. The appeal, hearing, and any further review of-'the hearing decision shall be
governed by the procedures, time limits, and other requirements specified in subdivision (a) of Section
238.1.
(4) Any employee of an unregistered contractor or subcontractor who is affected by a work stoppage
ordered by the commissioner pursuant to this subdivision shall be paid at his or her regular hourly prevailing
wage rate by that employer for any hours the employee would have worked but for the work stoppage, not
to exceed 10 days. '
(k) Failure of a contractor or subcontractor, owner, director, officer, or managing agent of the contractor or
subcontractor to observe a stop order issued and served upon him or her pursuant to subdivision 0)is guilty
of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail,not exceeding 60 days or by a fine not
exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or both.
(1) This section shall apply to any bid proposal submitted on or after March 1, 2015, and any contract for
public work entered"into on or after April 1, 2015. This section shall also apply to the performance of any
public work, as defined in this chapter, on or after January 1, 2018, regardless of when the contract for
public work was entered.
(m) Penalties received pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the State Public Works Enforcement
Fund established by,Section 1771.3 and shall be used only for the purposes specified in that section.
(n)This section shall not apply to work performed on a public works project of twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000) or less when the project is for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work or
to work performed on a public works project of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) or less when the project
is for maintenance work."
d. Labor Code section 1771.4 states the following:
"a) All of the following are applicable to all public works projects that are otherwise subject to the
requirements of this chapter:
(1)The call for bids and contract documents shall specify that the project is subject to compliance monitoring
and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
(2)The awarding body shall post or require the prime contractor to post job site notices, as prescribed by
regulation.
(3) Each contractor and subcontractor shall furnish the records specified in Section 1776 directly to the
Labor Commissioner, in the following manner:
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(A)At least monthly or more frequently if specified in the contract with the awarding body.
(B) In a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner.
(4) If the contractor or subcontractor is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 and is performing work
on a project for which registration is not required because of subdivision (f) of Section 1725.5, the
unregistered contractor or subcontractor is not required to furnish the records specified in Section 1776
directly to the Labor Commissioner but shall retain the records specified in Section 1776 for at least three
years after completion of the work.
(5)The department shall undertake those activities it deems necessary to monitor and enforce compliance
with prevailing wage requirements.
(b) The Labor Commissioner may exempt a public works project from compliance with all or part of the
requirements of subdivision (a) if either of the following occurs:
(1)The awarding body has enforced an approved labor compliance program, as defined in Section 1771.5,
on all public works projects under its authority, except those deemed exempt pursuant to subdivision(a)of
Section 1771.5, continuously since December 31, 2011.
(2) The awarding body has entered into a collective bargaining agreement that binds all contractors
performing work on the project and that includes a mechanism for resolving disputes about the payment of
wages.
(c) The requirements of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall only apply to contracts for public works
projects awarded on or after January 1, 2015.
(d)The requirements of paragraph(3)of subdivision (a)shall apply to all contracts for public work,whether
new or ongoing, on or after January 1, 2016."
B. STATE PUBLIC WORKS APPRENTICESHIP REQUIREMENTS
1. State Public Works Apprenticeship Requirements:
a. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with Labor Code section 1777.5 and the California Code of
Regulations,title 8, sections 230—230.2 for all apprenticeable occupations(denoted with V"symbol next
to craft name in DIR Prevailing Wage Determination), whether employed by the Contractor, subcontractor,
vendor or consultant. Included in these requirements is (1) the Contractor's requirement to provide
notification (i.e. DAS-140)to the appropriate apprenticeship committees; (2)pay training fund contributions
for each apprenticeable hour employed on the Contract; and (3) utilize apprentices in a minimum ratio of
not less than one apprentice hour for each five journeyman hours by completion of Contract work (unless
an exception is granted in accordance with Labor Code section 1777,5) or request for the dispatch of
apprentices.
b. Any apprentices employed to perform any of the Scope of Work shall be paid the standard wage to
apprentices under the regulations of the craft or trade for which such apprentice is employed, and such
individual shall be employed only for the work of the craft or trade to which such individual is registered.
Only apprentices, as defined in California Labor Code section 3077, who are in training under
apprenticeship standards and written apprenticeship agreements under California Labor Code sections
3070 et seq. are eligible to be employed for the Scope of Work. The employment and training of each
apprentice shall be in accordance with the provisions of the apprenticeship standards and apprentice
agreements under which such apprentice is training.
2. Compliance with California Labor Code section 1777.5 requires all public works contractors to:
a. Submit Contract Award Information (DAS-140):
i. Although there are a few exemptions (identified below), all Contractors, regardless of union
affiliation, must submit contract award information when performing on a California public works
project.
ii. The DAS-140 is a notification "announcement" of the Contractor's participation on a public works
project—it is not a request for the dispatch of an apprentice.
iii. Contractors shall submit the contract award information (you may use form DAS 140) within 10
days of the execution of the prime contract or subcontract, but in no event later than the first day in
which the Contractor has workers employed on the public work.
iv. Contractors who are already approved to train apprentices (i.e. check "Box 1" on the DAS-140)
shall only be required to submit the form to their approved program.
V. Contractors who are NOT approved to train apprentices(i.e.those that check either"Box 2"or"Box
3"on the DAS-140) shall submit the DAS-140 TO EACH of the apprenticeship program sponsors
in the area of your public works project. For a listing of apprenticeship programs see
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http://www.dir.ca.gov/Databases/das/pwaddrsta".as
b. Employ Registered Apprentices
i. Labor Code section 1777.5 requires that a contractor performing work in an"apprenticeable"craft
must employ one(1) hour of apprentice work for every five(5) hours performed by a journeyman.
This ratio shall be met prior to the Contractor's completion of work on the project. "Apprenticeable"
crafts are denoted with a pound symbol V" in front of the craft name on the prevailing wage
determination.
ii. All Contractors who do not fall within an exemption category(see below)must request for dispatch
of an apprentice from an apprenticeship program(for each apprenticeable craft or trade)by giving
the program actual notice of at least 72 hours (business days only) before the date on which
apprentices are required.
iii. Contractors may use the"DAS-142"form for making a request for the dispatch of an apprentice.
iv. Contractors who are participating in an approved apprenticeship training program and who did not
receive sufficient number of apprentices from their initial request must request dispatch of
apprentices from ALL OTHER apprenticeship committees in the project area in order to fulfill this
requirement.
V. Contractor should maintain and submit proof (when requested) of its DAS-142 submittal to the
apprenticeship committees(e.g.fax transmittal confirmation). A Contractor has met its requirement
to employ apprentices only after it has successfully made a dispatch request to all apprenticeship
programs in the project area.
vi. Only "registered" apprentices may be paid the prevailing apprentice rates and must, at all times
work under the supervision of a Journeyman(Cal. Code Regs., tit 8, §230.1).
c. Make Training Fund Contributions
i. Contractors performing in apprenticeable crafts on public works projects, must make training fund
contributions in the amount established in the prevailing wage rate publication for journeymen and
apprentices.
ii. Contractors may use the"CAC-2"form for submittal of their training fund contributions.
iii. Contractors who do not submit their training fund contributions to an approved apprenticeship
training program must submit their contributions to the California Apprenticeship Council (CAC),
PO Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142-0603.
iv. Training fund contributions to the CAC are due and payable on the 15th day of the month for work
performed during the preceding month.
V. The"training"contribution amount identified on the prevailing wage determination shall not be paid
to the worker, unless the worker falls within one of the exemption categories listed below.
3. Exemptions to Apprenticeship Requirements:
a. The following are exempt from having to comply with California apprenticeship requirements.These types
of contractors do not need to submit a DAS-140, DAS-142, make training fund contributions, or utilize
apprentices:
i. When the Contractor holds a sole proprietor license ("Owner-Operator") and no workers were
employed by the Contractor. In other words,the contractor performed the entire work from start to
finish and worked alone.
ii. Contractors performing in non-apprenticeable crafts. "Apprenticeable" crafts are denoted with a
pound symbol V" in front of the craft name on the prevailing wage determination.
iii. When the Contractor has a direct contract with the Public Agency that is under$30,000.
iv. When the project is 100%federally-funded and the funding of the project does not contain any city,
county, and/or state monies (unless the project is administered by a state agency in which case
the apprenticeship requirements apply).
V. When the project is a private project not covered by the definition of public works as found in Labor
Code section 1720.
4. Exemption from Apprenticeship Rations:
a. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee shall have the discretion to grant a certificate, which shall be subject
to the approval of the Administrator of Apprenticeship, exempting the Contractor from the 1-to-5 ratio set
forth in this Section when it finds that any one of the following conditions are met:
i. Unemployment for the previous three-month period in such area exceeds an average of fifteen
percent(15%); or
ii. The number of apprentices in training in such area exceeds a ratio of 1-to-5 in relation to
journeymen; or
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iii. The Apprenticeable Craft or Trade is replacing at least one-thirtieth (1130) of its journeymen
annually through apprenticeship training, either on a statewide basis or on a local basis;or
iv. If assignment of an apprentice to any work performed under the Contract Documents would create
a condition which would jeopardize such apprentice's life or the life, safety or property of fellow
employees or the public at large, or if the specific task to which the apprentice is to be assigned is
of such a nature that training cannot be provided by a journeyman.
b. When such exemptions from the 1-to-5 ratio between apprentices and journeymen are granted to an
organization which represents contractors in a specific trade on a local or statewide basis, the member
contractors will not be required to submit individual applications for approval to local Joint Apprenticeship
Committees, provided they are already covered by the local apprenticeship standards.
5. Contractor's Compliance:
a. The responsibility of compliance with this Section for all Apprenticeable Trades or Crafts is solely and
exclusively that of the Contractor. All decisions of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee(s)under this Section
are subject to the provisions of California Labor Code section 3081 and penalties are pursuant to Labor
Code section 1777.7 and the determination of the Labor Commissioner.
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